Mark Tisdel

Mark Tisdel

Republican Party

Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Michigan House of Representatives

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

5

Compensation

Base salary

$71,685

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Drake University, 1978

Personal

Birthplace

Port Huron, MI

Religion

Roman Catholic

Profession

Insurance Agent

Contact

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Mark Tisdel (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 55. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Tisdel (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 55. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.

Biography

Mark Tisdel was born in Port Huron, Michigan, and lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Tisdel earned a bachelor's degree from Drake University in 1978. His career experience includes working as a medical liability insurance agent and a principal at Backus Payne & Associates. Tisdel has volunteered with the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan, and the Better Business Bureau.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Tisdel was assigned to the following committees:

• Insurance Committee, Majority Vice Chair
• Financial Services Committee, Chair
• Health Policy Committee
• House Regulatory Reform Committee

2023-2024

Tisdel was assigned to the following committees:

• Economic and Small Business Development Committee, Minority Vice Chair
• Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)

2021-2022

Tisdel was assigned to the following committees:

• Families, Children, and Seniors Committee
• Health Policy Committee
• Insurance Committee
• Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned), Majority vice-chair

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel (R) and Alex Hawkins (D) are running in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Mark Tisdel (R)
		Alex Hawkins  (D)

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Alex Hawkins (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alex Hawkins	100.0	12,613

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jim McMahon (D)
• Rhonda Yates (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel	100.0	9,423

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Endorsements

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• Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC

2024

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel defeated Trevis Harrold in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel (R)	53.7	29,026
		Trevis Harrold (D)	46.3	24,993

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,019
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Trevis Harrold defeated Alex Hawkins in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Trevis Harrold	52.8	4,861
		Alex Hawkins	47.2	4,349

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,210
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Neil R. Oza (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel	100.0	7,633

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel defeated Patricia Bernard in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel (R)	51.8	23,210
		Patricia Bernard (D)	48.2	21,601

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,811
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Patricia Bernard defeated Neil R. Oza in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patricia Bernard	52.1	5,017
		Neil R. Oza	47.9	4,619

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,636
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Mark Tisdel advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel	100.0	9,429

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2020

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 45

Mark Tisdel defeated Barb Anness in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel (R)	52.3	29,227
		Barb Anness (D)	47.7	26,604

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,831
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 45

Barb Anness defeated Brendan Johnson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 45 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barb Anness	56.9	7,314
		Brendan Johnson	43.1	5,535

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,849
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eddie Hillery (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 45

Mark Tisdel advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 45 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Tisdel	100.0	10,831

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born and raised in Port Huron in a hard-working professional family. I've lived in Rochester Hills for 31 years, have been a Cantor at St Andrew Catholic for 27 years, have raised six-figures in charitable donations over the last 26 years (benefit concerts), small business owner for 20 years, City Council Member At Large for 8 years--4 years as Council President. I'm a husband of 43 years, father of two, grandfather of five and have been blessed with long-term friendships and close family relations.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Vision: I've spent the last 45 years reading books on American history, free-market economics and social sciences. I am a "Liberty First" advocate and apply that principle as a starting point.
• Voice: I'm blessed with the apply to use my voice to help other; both musically and politically. Rochester Hills has 30 resident-driven committees, boards and commissions with 130 appointed members. I've learned to listen, understand and voice their input.
• Proven Leadership: After 8 years as a citywide Council Member and 4 years as Council President, learned the meaning of servant leadership. It has been a privilege to work with dedicated city employees, Department Directors, our great Mayor, and to watch the good work performed by Homeowner Associations--often thanklessly--across our city. Leadership is action, not a position.

How would you close the talent gap in this state?

   Featured local question

Michigan needs to be the most accommodating and welcoming state for entrepreneurs. Money and talent flow to the path of least resistance. We do not have a favorable average January temperature. We must allow business-builders the ability to create, innovate and experiment within a liberty-first economy that rewards success. Unreasonable or redundant licensing, regulations and taxes will only add to our climate realities that can make locating a business in Michigan a challenge.

In a time of strained resources, what should be the state’s spending priorities?

   Featured local question

Government's primary role has always been preserving constitutional rights and protecting the public's health, safety and welfare. Adequately fund the departments and programs that fulfill those objectives and see how much of the budget remains for other initiatives. I'm not worried about "right-sizing" government. I'm more interested in funding universally agreed upon functions of government: public safety, public health, clean water and waste management, transportation and education.

Michigan has among the weakest ethics and transparency laws. How would you improve them?

   Featured local question

My first elective office experience was subject to FOIA and Open Meetings Act regulation. I believe the Governor and State Legislature live under the same requirements as municipalities. I'm willing to listen to arguments for exceptions, but I've experienced the benefits of having local government work open for the public's review. It's a good thing.

Michigan’s budget has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 virus shutdown. How would you address the deficit? Do you prefer spending cuts or tax hikes?

   Featured local question

The anticipated billions in budget shortfall, from a government imposed shutdown, cannot be paid for out of the pockets of the workers and businesses that are trying to get back on their feet. Governor Whitmer was able to identify one billion dollars in savings, via line item vetoes, in a matter of days last fall. Further, you only need to go back to fiscal year 2017 to find a total budget number that reflects the kind of savings will need to see in 2021. This will require reductions in all departments subject to adjustments and current priorities of the Administration and legislature. Adding new costs to workers and businesses as they emerge from months of losses seems cruel and economically irrational.

What’s the best approach for meeting Michigan’s roads and other infrastructure needs?

   Featured local question

Michigan has a seen a steady and growing commitment to spending on roads that resulted in record appropriations for this fiscal year. What's needed is a commitment to follow the template put in place during the Snyder administration. Acquiring new debt, while we are still paying off hundreds of millions in road "maintenance" debt from the Engler and Granholm years seems reckless. Michigan has been at the bottom of per capita spending on roads for more than fifty years. Dramatically increasing funding (demand) for road construction--by issuing new debt overnight--will simply increase the cost per mile of road creation as demand races past road-building supply. NOTE: Road construction companies have not been sitting on excess building capacity for decades waiting for Michigan to spend more money. If new demand dwarfs current construction supply, we'll only be paying more for the same number of miles improved. Some will proudly proclaimed the increased spending as proof of their commitment to fix the roads. The needed metric will be how many more lane miles of roadway were reconstructed. For other infrastructure needs, legislation enabling municipalities and counties to create local tax authorities as sources of revenue for local roads, water lines and sewer improvements creates local control and oversight.

What’s your one big idea for improving public schools?

   Featured local question

Making a greater commitment to public funding for education rather than funding for public education. It's a subtle but needed adjustment. The COVID-19 shutdown showed us we've done an excellent job of creating education "systems" at the expense of creating education "services." Allowing parents greater input on the application of public funds for education will increase demand for new services that can be met but public and private sources. Again, the idea that a central authority has the "right" answer(s) for diverse statewide education needs--K through 12, skills and higher education--is very unlikely. Decentralize authority; consolidate administration (Michigan has 587 school districts and 57 intermediate school districts) and expand parental choice. Markets create information. Results will drive parental choices and identify unmet student needs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure: Road quality has been an issue for years but there are less visible needs like storm sewers and, now, we understand the need for the inspection of enhancement of our state's dams. We have under-spent, relative to our neighboring states, for years. It will take a sustained commitment to increased annual spending to work our way out.

Energy: Energy density and efficiency are the critical considerations for new generating capacity. Building energy-diffuse and intermittent infrastructure requires too much land, too many resources plus 100% back-up (almost always fossil fuel) generating capacity. Health: The oldest baby boomers are 74. They have yet to enter assisted living or skilled nursing care facilities. This huge pending demand will require a doubling of capacity and caregiver labor. We need to address this issue today. Health insurance, health care spending, and the shortage of primary care physicians are all concerns that require attention.

Transparency: The Governor and state legislators should be subject to the same FOIA and Open Meetings Act requirements that apply to municipalities. Tax "transparency" is also critical. Taxes need to be out in the open--not buried in the price of goods sold and stagnant wages and benefits--for all to easily see. Broaden, Lower, Simplify is my overriding tax objective.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I've read more about Abraham Lincoln than any other American. His persistence after repeated losses and failures proved to be a vital asset during his wartime presidency. Lincoln had the ability to achieve great things, using a soft touch, but was a shrewd and unrelenting force when needed. His ability to endure family tragedy and never waiver in his commitment to preserving the union was remarkable. I carried an exceptionally heavy weight, for us, and we have photographed evidence of the cost.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Thomas Sowell's, Ethnic America, examines the paths of multiple immigrant groups as they enter the US. Success is achieved by following the application of a relatively simple formula: work, family and faith. The similarities between the very different groups--Chinese, Jews, Germans, Irish, West Indians--and how each climbed into the US mainstream is striking. Though published in 1981, the message is needed even more today.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Patience, open-minded and experienced. All of these are required to build agreement within a divided government, e.g., Democratic Administration, Republican Legislature.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A history of honesty, integrity and legislative expertise.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first big historical event I can remember is the assassination of President Kennedy. I was eight years old. I remember watching the televised events with my siblings and parents for hours. There was a quiet sadness within my parents that filled all of us. That was my first experience of feeling a collective sense of loss.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

"Very first" summer job was groundskeeper at Port Huron Hospital. I was fifteen. It involved mowing, watering, weeding and planting dozens of bushes and small trees. My first job, after college, was waiting tables at an all-you-can-eat spaghetti restaurant in Des Moines IA. My wife, Susan, and I worked together at the restaurant for nearly two years. We had the opportunity to open another location in Lincoln Nebraska but decided to come back to Michigan.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Freedom by William Safire. It is an historical novel that follows President Lincoln from inauguration to the Emancipation Proclamation. Witnessing his frustrations, losses, personal and political challenges and his eventual success was incredibly uplifting. It illustrated that even history's greatest individuals experience very low "lows" before they climb to prominence. It also demonstrated that greatest is not always recognized or appreciated by one's contemporaries. Seeking external approval is not the means to great ends.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Good question! I would have to choose George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life. George possessed the virtues and persistence that seem to endure.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Blessings by Laura Story

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

For a long time, I compared myself with the achievements of others. This left me with the inability to appreciate what I had accomplished, what I possess in the moment, and robbed me of the ability to be satisfied. I was impatient, envious, self-righteous and angry. I paid a price for all of those faults and, fortunately, learned and became a better person.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The House of Representatives, with its smaller districts and shorter service terms, should be more reflective of the current constituent needs and interests. The State Senate, with its larger districts and longer service terms, should be more deliberate in its consideration of legislative changes and new initiatives. Those differing and, perhaps, competing interests provide an opportunity to both react quickly to change constituent needs while preserving traditions that reduced past challenges.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Previous experience in any serious endeavor is valuable. It's important to understand that every current legislative budget represents hundreds of different, and often competing, interests. Having endured the process of committee, staff and legal reviews--before legislative deliberation even begins--provides needed insight that nothing "just happens." German politician Max Weber called politics the "strong, slow boring of hard boards." Patience, persistence, the willingness to listen and adjust are all required in pursuit of improving the state's condition.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

First, bringing the post-COVID economy back to life will be challenging. Support needs to be driven down to those who were dispossessed--told by the government that their jobs were "non-essential"--without creating an incentive to remain idle or dependency. Increased liberty for entrepreneurs to initiate creative services and products and a review of occupational licensing--especially in the healthcare industry--to ensure private talent and capital can be efficiently applied as quickly as possible.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The Governor and Legislature should be respectful competitors that jealously protect their disparate spheres of influence and authority. Their competing interests should act as a check on each branches desire to overreach. Respectful competition, a recognition of shared interests and values, and a willingness to find common ground while aggressively pursuing competing interests is healthy.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is imperative to have strong relationships between members of each legislative branch. My good friend has a saying, "I reserve the right to get smarter." Getting smarter requires contact of others, listening and acquiring new information, and applying that to your personal philosophy and abilities. Being "right" on any particular complex question is a very narrow place to stand. Information, facts and needs change frequently. Clinging to a perceived "right" answer can thwart needed nimbleness. You need trusted friends, trusted voices, and differing visions to help you see clearly.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Energy, Health Policy and Tax Policy: Affordable, reliable and efficient energy sources are imperative to Michigan's manufacturing, agriculture and tourism industries. The ability to move products, produce clean drinking water and manage storm and sanitary sewage, and reliability deliver cost-competitive electrical energy are paramount to our future success.

Health care costs must be controlled. Consumers, with increased deductibles and co-pays, must become informed buyers of professional services and must have an incentive to economize.

Taxes must be transparent, not hidden in the purchase price of retail goods and services. Broadening the tax base, lowering the per-transaction tax burden and simplifying tax compliance must be the overriding objectives.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

N/A

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

My father used to say, "it's a give and take world." NOTE: You have to "give" first. As a freshman legislature, I'll understand that established party members have knowledge, experience and authority from which I can benefit. My strengths and talents will become known by my deeds. i'm confident my leadership rolls will be earned and my contributions appreciated.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I've had the pleasure of building friendships with Rep Mike Weber, former Senate Senator Marty Knollenberg and former Congressman Mike Bishop. These gentlemen have served their constituents with respect and honor. None of them were bomb-throwers or zealots with solutions in search of problems. Both Congressman Bishop and Senator Knollenberg lost their seats in what can only be described as a unique election cycle: huge mid-term turnout with ballots initiatives that appealed to some non-traditional voters. These losses are informative: honorable and respectful work are not enough. Creative, broad-reaching political messaging is needed in this era of social media information gathering.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I'll be 65 years old when elected to the State House of Representatives. I'm not running to build a political career. I'm running because I am the best positioned candidate, after eight years of citywide governance leadership, to serve the 45th District. I'm not saying wouldn't consider another position but I know my time with with my wife, children and grandchildren is finite. My intention is to serve as long as the voters will have me, give it my best, and go home.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A local business owner of Asian-Indian descent, recently told me that, in his 30-years in the US, he and his family have experienced nothing in the way of oppressive / obstructive racism. This individual has worked for a large automotive manufacturing and now owns multiple fast food retail stores. Hearing that the "American" dream is still available--and achievable--is heartening. Our country, states, counties and cities all have room for improvement. Still, it's great to hear that talented individuals, from around the world, still see the US as an opportunity to improve their lives.

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Mark Tisdel campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Michigan House of Representatives District 55	Won general	$688,468	$0
2022	Michigan House of Representatives District 55	Won general	$586,218	$0
2020	Michigan House of Representatives District 45	Won general	$756,754	N/A**
Grand total			$2,031,440	N/A**
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** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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• MIRS — Legislators are scored on bills selected by the MIRS editor.
• National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on business-related bills.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Michigan State Legislature in 2021.

• Clean Water Action & Sierra Club — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
• Michigan League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
• MIRS — Legislators are scored on bills selected by the MIRS editor.
• The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on conservative issues.

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Political offices
Preceded by Felicia Brabec (D)	Michigan House of Representatives District 55 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Michael Webber (R)	Michigan House of Representatives District 45 2021-2023	Succeeded by Sarah Lightner (R)

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Current members of the Michigan House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Matt Hall

Minority Leader:Ranjeev Puri

Representatives

District 1

Tyrone Carter (D)

District 2

Tullio Liberati (D)

District 3

Alabas Farhat (D)

District 4

Karen Whitsett (D)

District 5

Regina Weiss (D)

District 6

Natalie Price (D)

District 7

Tonya Myers Phillips (D)

District 8

Helena Scott (D)

District 9

Joseph Tate (D)

District 10

Veronica Paiz (D)

District 11

Donavan McKinney (D)

District 12

Kimberly Edwards (D)

District 13

Mai Xiong (D)

District 14

Mike McFall (D)

District 15

Erin Byrnes (D)

District 16

Stephanie Young (D)

District 17

Laurie Pohutsky (D)

District 18

Jason Hoskins (D)

District 19

Samantha Steckloff (D)

District 20

Noah Arbit (D)

District 21

Kelly Breen (D)

District 22

Matt Koleszar (D)

District 23

Jason Morgan (D)

District 24

Ranjeev Puri (D)

District 25

Peter Herzberg (D)

District 26

Dylan Wegela (D)

District 27

Rylee Linting (R)

District 28

Jamie Thompson (R)

District 29

James DeSana (R)

District 30

William Bruck (R)

District 31

Reggie Miller (D)

District 32

Jimmie Wilson (D)

District 33

Morgan Foreman (D)

District 34

Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R)

District 35

Jennifer Wortz (R)

District 36

Steve Carra (R)

District 37

Brad Paquette (R)

District 38

Joey Andrews (D)

District 39

Pauline Wendzel (R)

District 40

Matt Longjohn (D)

District 41

Julie Rogers (D)

District 42

Matt Hall (R)

District 43

Rachelle Smit (R)

District 44

Steve Frisbie (R)

District 45

Sarah Lightner (R)

District 46

Kathy Schmaltz (R)

District 47

Carrie Rheingans (D)

District 48

Jennifer Conlin (D)

District 49

Ann Bollin (R)

District 50

Jason Woolford (R)

District 51

Matt Maddock (R)

District 52

Mike Harris (R)

District 53

Brenda Carter (D)

District 54

Donni Steele (R)

District 55

Mark Tisdel (R)

District 56

Sharon MacDonell (D)

District 57

Thomas Kuhn (R)

District 58

Ron Robinson (R)

District 59

Douglas Wozniak (R)

District 60

Joseph Aragona (R)

District 61

Denise Mentzer (D)

District 62

Alicia St. Germaine (R)

District 63

Jay DeBoyer (R)

District 64

Joseph Pavlov (R)

District 65

Jaime Greene (R)

District 66

Josh Schriver (R)

District 67

Phil Green (R)

District 68

David Martin (R)

District 69

Jasper Martus (D)

District 70

Cynthia Neeley (D)

District 71

Brian BeGole (R)

District 72

Mike Mueller (R)

District 73

Julie Brixie (D)

District 74

Kara Hope (D)

District 75

Penelope Tsernoglou (D)

District 76

Angela Witwer (D)

District 77

Emily Dievendorf (D)

District 78

Gina Johnsen (R)

District 79

Angela Rigas (R)

District 80

Phil Skaggs (D)

District 81

Stephen Wooden (D)

District 82

Kristian Grant (D)

District 83

John Fitzgerald (D)

District 84

Carol Glanville (D)

District 85

Bradley Slagh (R)

District 86

Nancy De Boer (R)

District 87

William Snyder (D)

District 88

Greg VanWoerkom (R)

District 89

Luke Meerman (R)

District 90

Bryan Posthumus (R)

District 91

Pat Outman (R)

District 92

Jerry Neyer (R)

District 93

Tim Kelly (R)

District 94

Amos O'Neal (D)

District 95

Bill Schuette (R)

District 96

Timothy Beson (R)

District 97

Matthew Bierlein (R)

District 98

Gregory Alexander (R)

District 99

Mike Hoadley (R)

District 100

Tom Kunse (R)

District 101

Joseph Fox (R)

District 102

Curt VanderWall (R)

District 103

Betsy Coffia (D)

District 104

John Roth (R)

District 105

Ken Borton (R)

District 106

Cameron Cavitt (R)

District 107

Parker Fairbairn (R)

District 108

David Prestin (R)

District 109

Karl Bohnak (R)

District 110

Gregory Markkanen (R)

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